Srinagar, Jun 19 (KNS): A complete shutdown was Monday observed in most parts of the South Kashmir including Anantnag district to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Dr. Qazi Nisar.
The troopers were deployed in large numbers in the main town of Islamabad, Kulgam to prevent any march.
However in Anantnag; a large number of people in clusters offered their tributes to the slain leader, who was killed by unknown gunmen in the year 1994.
Hundreds of people according to the statement issued to KNS, from southern Kashmir thronged the martyr’s graveyard since morning to pay homage to the slain leader at his graveyard.
Mirwaiz Qazi Yasir who has gone into hiding since Jun 15 appeared at Jamia Masjid today at noon prayers alongwith some party activists.
Mirwaiz Yasir later led a routine rally up to Dialgam which was joined by public vehicles, private cars, two wheelers.
Members of Democratic Freedom Party, JKLF, Hurriyat, Sout ul Awliya, Difayi Jamiat Ahlul Hadith, Traders association, Anantnag Chemists and Druggists Union, paid tributes to Dr. Qazi Nisar Ahmed.
Besides, many Islamic parties and socio cultural groups joined the rally to Dialgam where Dr. Qazi Nisar was martyred.
“The message of Dr. Qazi Nisar was clear and it was Azadi. We remember how powerful and honest his voice was, his dedication to the cause was unparallel” said Mukhtar Ahmed Sofi of Hurriyat G.
Mirwaiz Qazi Ahmed Yasir while addressing the gathering said “The genuine sentiments of the youth by the forces in Islamabad town and other parts of the valley are sheer frustration.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelThe government is adopting every repressive tactic to muzzle our voices and choke the pro-freedom sentiment in Kashmir. But they should bear it in mind that the sentiment is blooming with time and they can’t crush it by force, they have never been able to.”
Mirwaiz Qazi Yasir while paying tributes to the martyr said, “The contributions of the martyr to the Kashmir nation are unmatchable. From 1987 to 1986, his dedication is saluted by one and all.” Mirwaiz Qazi Yasir said that the assassination of the leader helped Indian state divide the Kashmiri people whom he had gathered under a single banner in 1987. “The assassins worked for the divisive agenda of the Indian agencies and assassinated the leader” he said.
Mir Muntazir Gul said “Dr. Qazi Nisar was a symbol for bravery in the whole of Jammu Kashmir and his open stance against the then Governor Jagmohan in 1985 is a testimony to that. Subsequently he was booked for nearly a year when he slaughtered a cow in Islamabad’s Lal Chowk. Qazi Nisar is still treated as a symbol of honesty and bravery which stands a testimonial to the fact that his killers never succeeded in what they intended to do. He will remain in the hearts of those who have seen him and even those who have never seen him.”
Mirwaiz Qazi Yasir thanked the people of Southern Kashmir who observed a shutdown to protest the killing of Dr. Qazi Nisar Ahmed.
Meanwhile Stone throwing clashes were witnessed in Qazi Mohalla, Malknag, Achabal, Seer Hamdan areas Islamabad. (KNS)